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2017 SESSION
HB 1643 Electronic wills; process for execution of will.
Introduced by: G. Manoli Loupassi | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Electronic wills. Provides a process for the execution of an electronic will, which has the same force and effect as a traditional, written will. The bill requires the electronic will to be stored in an "authoritative electronic record," kept under the control of a "qualified custodian," and contain the electronic signature of the testator and the electronic signatures of either two witnesses or a notary public. The bill defines the terms "authoritative electronic record," "certified paper original," and "qualified custodian."
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HISTORY
- 01/04/17 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101826D
- 01/04/17 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/13/17 House: Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law
- 01/25/17 House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket by voice vote
- 02/07/17 House: Left in Courts of Justice